Atlanta, GA
Tina Fey, Amy Poehler, and free Jurassic World tickets: Things to do this weekend in metro Atlanta
BEVERLY HILLS, CA – JANUARY 13: In this handout photo provided by NBCUniversal, L to R Tina Fey and Amy Poehler host the 70th Annual Golden Globe Awards at the Beverly Hilton Hotel International Ballroom on January 13, 2013 in Beverly Hills, Californ
POV: You’re looking for fun things to do in Atlanta this weekend, and we already put together a list of the best indoor events planned with you in mind.
Whether you’re looking for something interactive for the kids, like a train show or a musical about a singing, sponge-y fry cook, or something more mature like a winter wine festival or gal pals Tina Fey and Amy Poehler teaming up for a night of comedy, we’ve got you covered. This weekend’s lineup of fun Things to Do in metro Atlanta has something for everyone.
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Free Tickets to Jurassic World Live Tour
Starting Now
Any metro Atlanta-area Public Library
Kids, this one is for you! Jurassic World Live Tour is looking for readers. Through a partnership with metro Atlanta-area libraries, they’re giving out free show tickets to some lucky children with a love for literature.
All you have to do is head to your nearest participating Atlanta Public Library and ask the librarian for a Jurassic World Live Tour Reward Club Card. Every book you take out and read will count toward your chance of free tickets.
Once you’ve read at least five library books, you can take your World Live Tour Reward Club Card to Gas South Arena’s box office starting on Feb. 19 and redeem it for the Feb. 23 show, the Feb. 24 show, or the Feb. 25 show.
The only catch is your favorite adult also has to buy a ticket. That way, you’ll have someone safe to go with. Tickets can be purchased here.
Find the full list of participating libraries here.
Tina Fey & Amy Poehler: Restless Leg Tour
Jan. 19-20
Fox Theatre; 660 Peachtree Street NE
Tina Fey and Amy Poehler are celebrating 30 years of friendship with a hilarious show you can’t miss. Tickets are selling out quickly at the Fox Theatre. Learn more.
Atlanta Build, Remodel & Landscape Expo
Jan. 19-21
Atlanta Expo Center, North Building; 3650 Jonesboro Road SE, Atlanta
Rumor has it, mortgage rates are dropping. Now might be a great time to get some inspiration to fix up your house and prep it for sale. Check out the Atlanta Build, Remodel & Landscape Expo, a free three-day event designed to help you discover ways to renovate your home on a budget.
Parking is free, and you don’t have to pay to bring your kids. Adult tickets are selling now for $5. Learn more.
Atlanta Winter Wine Fest
12 p.m. – 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. – 10 p.m. Jan. 20
Guardian Works; 775 Echo Street
Raise your glass this weekend at the Atlanta Winter Wine Festival. There are two sessions full of wine, beer and White Claw samples, plus live music and a DJ. Don’t worry about the weather, it’s an indoor event. Learn more.
Please drink responsibly and plan ahead with MARTA or a rideshare app for a safe ride home.
Atlanta Model Train and Railroadiana Show
9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Jan. 20
Gas South Convention Center
Calling all railbuffs and modelers! Gas South Convention Center is holding the Atlanta Model Train and Railroadiana Show.
“Attendees will be able to relive the glory days of railroading in Georgia when the Georgia Railroad, Seaboard Railroad, and the Atlantic Coast Line Railroad were king,” according to organizers.
The event kicks off at 9 a.m. Learn more.
The SpongeBob Musical
Jan. 19-21, 26-28
Woodstock Arts Theatre; 8534 Main Street, Woodstock
“Are you ready kids? Aye aye, Captain!”
Woodstock Arts Theatre is taking us to Bikini Bottom for The SpongeBob Musical. Learn more.
Chrisette Michele Live
9:30 p.m. – 11 p.m.
City Winery Atlanta; 650 North Avenue NE, Atlanta
“If I Have My Way,” we would see Chrisette Michele live this weekend with front row seats. The Grammy Award-winning R&B vocalist is visiting City Winery with a full setlist that will make you cry, fall in love and remind you that you are your own very best thing. Tickets have already sold out, but you can still join the wait list here.
Cirque du Soleil ECHO
Atlantic Station; 241 20th Street, Atlanta
Until Jan. 21
This is Cirque du Soleil’s last weekend in town, and it’s no secret these guys put on a jaw-dropping show. It’s a performance full of talents you’ve never experienced before. After all, anything is possible under the Big Top. Learn more.
Learning the ropes with Cirque du Soleil
Cirque du Soleil’s ‘ECHO’ is currently thrilling audiences under the Big Top at Atlantic Station, where it opened last month and will run through Jan. 21.
Skate City Springs
City Green at City Springs; Sandy Springs
Until Jan. 21
Skate City Springs is getting to pack things up. This festive ice skating rink spans 5,000 square feet, making it an icy escape for the kids – and your inner child.
Organizers say tickets are $15 per hour for adults, and $13 for children. Admission includes skate rentals. Get your skate on before they close the ice rink for the season. Learn more.
Ice Skating in Olde Town
Olde Town Pavilion; Conyers
Until Feb. 11
Lace up your skates and hit the ice in Olde Town. This rink is the longest-running outdoor arena in all of Georgia. Don’t forget to hit up the snack bar before you leave – There are nachos, hot dogs, hot chocolate, candy and so much more.
Ice Skating at Sugar Hill
The Ice Rink at Sugar Hill; Sugar Hill
Until Feb. 18
If you live closer to Sugar Hill, check out this outdoor skating rink. General admission is $12 and skate rentals are $3. Learn more.
WildWoods: AGLOW
Fernbank Museum of Natural History; 767 Clifton Road NE, Atlanta
10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Until Feb. 25
For a limited time, go on a multisensory adventure into the wonders of nature. This exhibit is a combination of the real environment, glowing displays, and mood music. Learn more.
License to Chill Snow Island
Margaritaville at Lanier Islands; 7650 Lanier Islands Parkway, Buford
Every weekend through February
Who says there’s no snow in Georgia? Come on out to Margaritaville at Lanier Islands, and don’t forget your mittens! You can go tubing across “one of North America’s longest snow rides,” protect your fort with a snowball fight in Snowball Alley, and then make a pit stop for s’mores and a hot chocolate cocktail.
There are so many fun things to get into in Buford this weekend. Learn more.
Sneak Peek to Next Week
Braves Fest
10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Jan. 27
The Battery Atlanta; 800 Battery Avenue SE, Atlanta
Braves Fest returns with a celebration of champions. The six-time National League East Champion Atlanta Braves will be on full display for fans at The Battery next weekend. You’ll get to meet your favorite players, get their autographs and take photos. There will also be shopping, dining and entertainment opportunities throughout the day.
Did we mention admission and parking are both free? Learn more.
Come back next week for a look at even more special events happening near you.
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If you would like to submit an event for a future list, send an email with details to judayah.murray@fox.com
Atlanta, GA
Emerald United Foundation to Bond Out Nonviolent Fathers from Fulton County Jail Ahead of Father’s Day
As Atlanta welcomes the world this summer, a coalition of community organizations is working to make sure some of the city’s fathers are home in time for Father’s Day.
On Tuesday, June 16, the Emerald United Foundation, in partnership with Atlanta City Councilmembers Antonio Lewis and Byron Amos, will lead the Father’s Day Freedom Initiative — a citywide effort to bond out low-level, nonviolent fathers currently detained at Fulton County Jail. The action begins at 4 p.m. at the jail, located at 901 Rice Street in northwest Atlanta.
Nearly 77% of the individuals currently held in Fulton County Jail have not been convicted of a crime. Many remain incarcerated pretrial — separated from their children and households for weeks or months at a time — not because they pose a danger, but because they cannot afford to post bond.
“A family is not whole without its father,” said Brittany Brewster, founder and chair of the Emerald United Foundation. “Thousands of fathers remain detained for minor, nonviolent offenses — not because they are dangerous, but because they cannot afford to come home. As Atlanta welcomes the world this summer, we have a chance to show what this city’s values truly are. That starts with bringing fathers home.”
Building on the Mother’s Day Freedom Initiative
The June 16 effort builds on the momentum of EUF’s inaugural Mother’s Day Freedom Initiative, held May 7, which freed nonviolent mothers from Fulton County Jail and connected them to long-term wraparound support.
This time, coalition partner A Seat at the Table is making a landmark contribution, bonding out 11 fathers in coordination with EUF and the broader coalition — a demonstration, organizers say, of what becomes possible when community partners move together.
The timing carries added weight. The initiative unfolds as FIFA World Cup activities are underway at Mercedes-Benz Stadium and Juneteenth observances approach — a moment of unprecedented national and global attention on Atlanta.
More Than a Bailout
Organizers stress that the initiative is designed not only to secure release, but to support full restoration, with onsite services available to participating fathers the moment they walk free.
Those services include emergency healthcare and transportation through Healthcare & Emergency Solutions; housing support through PAD Atlanta; additional housing and realty resources through Head of Household Realty; workforce placement through First Step Staffing; opioid recovery and treatment referrals through Men and Women of Excellence; mental health and therapeutic care through Mindful Discovery Therapeutic Solutions; violence prevention through the Emory Hillandale Hospital Violence Prevention Program; family reunification and reentry support through Motherhood Behind Bars; bonding services through AAA Assured Bonding Co.; and additional community support through A Seat at the Table, 11th and Co., and Mothers Against Gang Violence.
“The household is only as strong as the man that leads it. How can he lead behind bars?” Brewster said. “Every father returned home is a household made whole again — and that is what restoration looks like.”
Pain Transformed into Purpose
Brewster founded the Emerald United Foundation following the personal loss of her mother and brother. Built on the belief that pain can be transformed into purpose, the Atlanta-based nonprofit is dedicated to empowering youth, strengthening families, and restoring hope in underserved communities through strategic partnerships, direct services, and community-led programming.
A community engagement and economic development professional with more than a decade of experience, Brewster currently serves as Community Engagement Manager at Atlanta BeltLine, Inc., and has held leadership roles within three offices of the City of Atlanta Mayor’s Office. Over the course of her career, she has raised more than $1.5 million in funding and launched citywide initiatives in partnership with organizations including Amazon, Coca-Cola, and UNCF.
How to Get Involved
Community members interested in supporting or participating in the Father’s Day Freedom Initiative are encouraged to register at EmeraldUnited.org or by contacting [email protected]. Space is limited, and confirmed participants will receive additional event details upon registration.
What: Father’s Day Freedom Initiative
When: Tuesday, June 16, 2026 — 4 p.m.
Where: Fulton County Jail, 901 Rice Street, Atlanta
The Atlanta Voice is a media partner of the Father’s Day Freedom Initiative.
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What makes the team at Zephyr unique is that, like the railways that intersect Atlanta, many of the powerhouses that have made this newcomer their hub have done so by changing tracks.
Taking a unique tack, director of food and beverage, Omari Buncum (formerly of The Forth, home of Elektra and Il Premio) says, “We weren’t looking at titles — we were looking for strong leaders.”
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